Job summary
Join the Leading Provider of MHSTs in England
AtNELFT, we're proud to be thelargest provider of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs)in England. Our services acrossSouthend, Essex, and Thurrockcurrently support144 schools, covering48% of all primary and secondary schoolsin the region.
Our MHSTs deliverevidence-based individual and group interventionswithin educational settings, supporting children and young people aged4 to 18who are experiencingmild to moderate mental health difficulties. We also championwhole-school approaches to promote positive mental health across entire school communities.
Main duties of the job
We're looking for a dedicated and experienced Mental Health Practitionerwithcurrent UK professional registrationto join our expandingMental Health Support Team (MHST).
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on asenior clinical role, supporting children and young people across educational settings while helping shape the future of mental health care in schools.
As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, you will:
- Hold a caseload of children and young people (CYP) with mild to moderate mental health difficulties completing assessments, risk assessments and creating collaboration care plans.
- Work in partnership with schools, families, and partner agencies to co-producetraining materialsand deliverwhole-school interventions
- Be enrolled on the EMHP Supervisors Course (if not already completed) -- fully funded as part of the MHST programme
- Support the Locality Clinical Lead with formulation, treatment planning, and management strategies
- Providecaseload management and clinical supervision to junior and trainee staff
- Work as part of amulti-disciplinary team within your locality and across other MHSTs in Essex
- Demonstrate the ability to work both autonomously and collaborativelywithin a team
This is a rewarding role where you'll be part of a passionate, multidisciplinary team committed toearly intervention and preventionin children's mental health. You'll have the opportunity tolead, mentor, and innovate, while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.
About us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
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Details
Date posted
24 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year p.a. pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
395-EC262-25
Job locations
North East Essex (Covering Colchester and Tendring)
900 The Crescent
Colchester
C04 9YQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Senior Clinician and Supervisor would work closely with the MHST Clinical Lead, the MHST Operational Manager, and other clinical colleagues/partner agencies.
The role is predominantly supervisory, however, the post holder will deliver clinical interventions, both targeted and under the Whole School Approach, to maintain professional registrations and continue to develop. The post holder will need to remain current in evidence-based interventions and have a good working knowledge of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Supervisors are also key to service development in progressing and adapting interventions to ensure we are an inclusive service and contributing to research and development of the MHSTs nationally.
Please see person specification and job description for full details and responsibilities required for this role.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
The Senior Clinician and Supervisor would work closely with the MHST Clinical Lead, the MHST Operational Manager, and other clinical colleagues/partner agencies.
The role is predominantly supervisory, however, the post holder will deliver clinical interventions, both targeted and under the Whole School Approach, to maintain professional registrations and continue to develop. The post holder will need to remain current in evidence-based interventions and have a good working knowledge of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Supervisors are also key to service development in progressing and adapting interventions to ensure we are an inclusive service and contributing to research and development of the MHSTs nationally.
Please see person specification and job description for full details and responsibilities required for this role.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered/ Accredited Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, Family Therapist, Drama Therapist, Art Psychotherapist, CBT Therapist, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist, IPT-a therapist Or Qualified and registered RMN/RGN, Health Visitor and completed further training/experience at minimum PgDip level in delivering evidence-based psychological interventions.
Desirable
- Completed or currently undertaking CYP PT PgCert in supervision of EMHPs/CWPs
Skills
Essential
- Experience of and ability to deliver workshops to professionals, young people, and/or parents/carers
Other
Essential
- oTo be able to travel efficiently throughout the area.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered/ Accredited Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, Family Therapist, Drama Therapist, Art Psychotherapist, CBT Therapist, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist, IPT-a therapist Or Qualified and registered RMN/RGN, Health Visitor and completed further training/experience at minimum PgDip level in delivering evidence-based psychological interventions.
Desirable
- Completed or currently undertaking CYP PT PgCert in supervision of EMHPs/CWPs
Skills
Essential
- Experience of and ability to deliver workshops to professionals, young people, and/or parents/carers
Other
Essential
- oTo be able to travel efficiently throughout the area.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
North East Essex (Covering Colchester and Tendring)
900 The Crescent
Colchester
C04 9YQ
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
North East Essex (Covering Colchester and Tendring)
900 The Crescent
Colchester
C04 9YQ
Employer's website
Salary range
- £47,810 - £54,710 per year